Bay County


Bay County, Michigan

515 Center Ave Suite 101
Bay City, MI 48708
Phone: (989) 895-4280
Fax: (989) 895-4284
www.co.bay.mi.us

On the east coast of MI, north of Saginaw; established Feb 27, 1857 from Saginaw and Midland counties. Name Origin: For its location at the head of Saginaw Bay

Area (sq mi):: 630.91 (land 444.25; water 186.66) Population per square mile: 245.40
Population 2005: 109,029 State rank: 19 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.00%; 1990-2000 -1.40% Population 2000: 110,157 (White 92.70%; Black or African American 1.30%; Hispanic or Latino 3.90%; Asian 0.50%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 38.40
Income 2000: per capita $19,698; median household $38,646; Population below poverty level: 9.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,949-$26,726
Unemployment (2004): 7.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.00% Median travel time to work: 21.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.60%
Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Bay City County seat (35,317)

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    Bay County, Florida

    300 E 4th St
    Panama City, FL 32401
    Phone: (850) 763-9061
    Fax: (850) 747-5188
    www.co.bay.fl.us

    On northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico; organized Apr 24, 1913 from Calhoun and Washington counties; name changed from New River County in 1861. Name Origin: For Saint Andrews Bay, in the southeastern part of the county

    Area (sq mi):: 1033.27 (land 763.68; water 269.60) Population per square mile: 211.60
    Population 2005: 161,558 State rank: 26 Population change: 2000-20005 9.00%; 1990-2000 16.70% Population 2000: 148,217 (White 82.80%; Black or African American 10.60%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 1.70%; Other 3.50%). Foreign born: 3.60%. Median age: 37.40
    Income 2000: per capita $18,700; median household $36,092; Population below poverty level: 13.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,756-$26,120
    Unemployment (2004): 4.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.40% Median travel time to work: 21.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 5.00%
    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Panama City County seat (37,079)
  • Lynn Haven (14,663)
  • Callaway (14,510)
  • Panama City Beach (10,199)

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